2018 Honda Accord vs. 2018 Lexus ES 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Honda Accord and 2018 Lexus ES 350 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Honda Accord and the 2018 Lexus ES 350.
In comparing the 2018 Honda Accord's and the 2018 Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2018 Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Honda Accord's and the 2018 Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Accord is a better car than the 2018 Lexus ES 350.
Pricing: A used 2018 Honda Accord ranges from $15,995 to $25,998 while a used 2018 Lexus ES 350 is priced between $19,999 to $30,582.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Honda Accord loses 31.5 percent of its value and the 2018 Lexus ES 350 loses 41.1 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Honda Accord retains 9.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Lexus ES 350.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Accord is 9.3 out of 10 while the Lexus ES 350's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Lexus ES 350 being ranked 2 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Accord is 9.3 out of 10. For the Lexus ES 350 the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus ES 350.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Honda Accord’s base engine makes 192 horsepower, and the 2018 Lexus ES 350 base engine makes 268 horsepower. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. The ES 350 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 516 miles. This gives the 2018 Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Lexus ES 350. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the 2018 Honda Accord has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Honda Accord and the 2018 Lexus ES 350 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,570
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,460
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,680 - $31,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$38,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$57,329
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$24,990 - $119,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,072
Price Range:
$15,995 - $25,998
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$17,782
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$14,578 - $25,306
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,180
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82,911
# Good or Great Deals:
363
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,695
Price Range:
$19,999 - $30,582
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$31,667
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$18,314 - $65,017
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
95
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68,729
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus ES 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Honda Accord
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
3.3 - 7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Lexus ES 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2 - 8.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2 - 14.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1 - 27.9
Honda Accord Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
10 out of / 13Lexus ES 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Honda Accord Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi, LX, Sport, Touring
2018 Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
192 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
192 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
30 / 38 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
444 / 562 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
361 / 516 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
15.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3131 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
192.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
193.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Frost Pearl
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Brown
Kona Coffee Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Autumn Shimmer
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Espresso Birds-Eye Maple Trim / Parchment w/Matte Honey Bamboo Trim / Parchment w/Piano Black Trim
Black
Black w/Espresso Birds-Eye Maple Trim / Black w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Black w/Piano Black Trim
Gray
Stratus Gray w/Espresso Birds-Eye Maple Trim / Stratus Gray w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Stratus Gray w/Piano Black Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Flaxen w/Matte Honey Bamboo Trim / Flaxen w/Piano Black Trim / Noble Brown w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim
